Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience, and it’s not just regular folks who enjoy hitting the open road on two wheels. In fact, many celebrities are avid riders who own and frequently ride their motorcycles. From actors and musicians to professional athletes, there are numerous famous faces who have a passion for motorcycles. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most well-known celebrities who ride motorcycles and explore why they enjoy this thrilling hobby.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise appears on motorcycles in many of his action films. For example, in the second film of Mission: Impossible, he drives a Triple and a T595 Daytona and sometimes even performs stunts without the participation of a stuntman. But in real life, the actor loves to drive two-wheeled vehicles.
Tom is probably one of the most famous bikers on this list. He is said to have a pretty decent collection of vintage motorcycles in his garage. He can often be seen driving around on his Vyrus 987 C3 4V, which experts estimate is worth over $100,000.
The actor also has models that are more modest, for example, the BMW S1000 RR, which, by the way, appears in the Mission Impossible—Rogue Nation film.
Ewan McGregor
It’s no secret that the Scottish actor Ewan McGregor hasn’t imagined his life without a motorcycle for a long time. Moreover, in 2004, he made a trip around the world on BMW motorcycles with his friend Charlie Boorman. Leaving London, they crossed all of Eurasia and America in 15 weeks, reaching New York City. They covered a total distance of around 19,000 miles, or more than 30,000 kilometers. A full-fledged documentary series called Long Way Round was filmed about this trip. Three years later, McGregor and Boorman decided on another long motorcycle trip, this time from Scotland, UK, to Cape Town, South Africa.
Pink
The singer became a fan of motorcycles at the age of 16, when she was in high school. Since then, the hobby hasn’t gone away, and Pink has amassed an impressive collection today. It’s no coincidence that she chose Cary Hart, a person who is professionally engaged in motocross, as her life partner.
In 2017, Pink became the owner of an exclusive, completely custom motorcycle. Such a luxurious gift was presented to the singer by her husband after the birth of her son Jameson, and it was her partner who became the main designer of two-wheeled vehicles. Pink is also the proud owner of a Triumph Bonneville T100 and a Harley-Davidson Sportster XL Iron 883N.
Prince William and Prince Harry
Prince William took up motorcycles at the age of 19 and has since been seen riding a variety of powerful machines, including the Ducati Hypermotard. His Royal Highness is firmly on our list, as even on the eve of his own wedding in 2011, he took to the streets of London for a ride.
Prince Harry isn’t as much of a motorcycle freak as his older brother, but he still decided to go on a difficult bike journey with William. The challenge was to raise money for charities by riding 1,500 kilometers to South Africa on a motorcycle. As a result of the campaign, more than $300,000 was collected.
Ryan Reynolds
American actor Ryan Reynolds purchased his first motorcycle when he was only 15 years old, and it was a Honda CB750. A lot of time has passed since then, but Reynolds often talks about his passion for bikes. However, the Triumph Bonneville motorcycle has become his favorite today, which the actor heavily modified.
The actor owns several motorcycles, including a custom 1964 Triumph 650. He also rides the stunning Ducati 1299 Panigale S in the Deadpool film.
Keanu Reeves
This extremely famous actor is also no stranger to the world of motorcycles. He expresses his passion for this type of transportation very actively, despite the fact that he started riding relatively late, when he was 22 years old.
Keanu has an extensive collection of different motorcycles, but he especially likes the classic Norton Commandos. His collection also includes the iconic dark green Ducati 998 Reloaded from the 2004 Matrix Reloaded.
Not only did Reeves regularly replenish his garage with new exclusive bikes, he even ventured to spend some of his hard-earned fortune on starting his own motorcycle company, the Arch Motorcycle Company. These bikes are made only to order, and the price for a model can even reach $120,000.
David Beckham
David Beckham can be called a passionate lover of driving motorcycles. The craze dates back to 2006, when he was first spotted driving a Ducati. Since then, he has starred in the 2014 BBC documentary David Beckham: Into the Unknown, which featured a modified Triumph Bonneville T100. The film is dedicated to the former football player’s motorcycle journey through the Amazon rainforest, where he went with his friends.
David Beckham even launched a biker-inspired clothing line with Belstaff, which included a collection of leather jackets and motorcycle jeans. At the same time, David didn’t stop there in his love of bikes. Together with Tom Cruise, they organized the Midnight Boys club, whose members roam the Hollywood hills at night.
Wrapping Up
It’s clear that many celebrities are just as passionate about motorcycles as everyday riders. From Ewan McGregor’s incredible journey around the world to Ryan Reynolds’ collection of customized motorcycles, these famous faces demonstrate that riding motorcycles can be an exhilarating hobby. Despite their fame, these celebrities share a common love for the open road and the freedom that comes with riding on two wheels.
